Compressors - Articles - Page 9

Ice Energy: Energy Storage

March 6, 2017

The Ice Cub is a compact, home-optimized HVAC system comprised of an ultra-high-efficiency compressor and ice tank with heat exchanger. The compressor operates in multiple modes. It can cool the home like a conventional a/c unit or, store energy in the form of cooling by freezing water in the ice tank.

Huayi Compressor Barcelona: Compact Compressors

March 6, 2017

These compact, efficient compressors cover a wide displacement range. B and Small L models are suited for any type of application.

Compressors: The Beating Hearts of the HVACR Industry

Technology and toughness unite, and the results are game-changing

Ron Rajecki

February 27, 2017

Although the function of compressors hasn’t changed tremendously over the years, the way they go about getting the job done has become increasingly refined and polished.

Tecumseh Products Co.: Compressor and Controller

February 13, 2017

The VTC series compressor and electronic controller dynamically matches the capacity of the compressor to the cabinet’s cooling demand. The series features a capacity range from 300 to 1,500 Btu per hour, and is optimized for use with eco-friendly hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerant R-290 (propane).

Emerson Climate Technologies Inc.: Compressor App

January 30, 2017

This mobile app is used for Vilter™ Select software, an online tool that allows users to determine capacities of all Vilter reciprocating and screw compressor lines. The mobile app is an extension of the technician-focused selection software, providing in-the-field analysis capabilities necessary to select the most efficient compressor.

Btu Buddy 166: Burned Heat Pump Compressor

Bill Johnson

January 23, 2017

Bob and Tim are on a service call on a really cold and blustery day. The temperature is 27°F, the wind is blowing, and it’s snowing and sleeting. When the customer called, she said that their home is getting cool inside, and their heat pump is running all the time with the temperature dropping inside the house. They arrived at the front door, talked to the homeowner, and decided to look around. They went to the closet where the indoor unit for the heat pump was located and determined that the heat pump itself was not running, only the fan and strip heat.

Danfoss: Oil-free Turbocor

January 16, 2017

Designed for water-cooled chiller applications and built with Turbocor technology, the TT700 compressors are oil-free, variable-speed, magnetic-bearing centrifugal compressors that provide full- and part-load energy efficiency.

Why R-32 May Be the Refrigerant of the Future

All options have pros and cons, but R-32 makes a good case for itself

Don Prather

January 9, 2017

R-32 is an HFC refrigerant that has a GWP of 675 over the 100-year duration period by which refrigerants are rated.

Emerson Announces Distribution Agreement with United Refrigeration

Looking to better serve the needs of refrigeration and air conditioning contractors nationwide

October 26, 2016

Emerson announced that it has finalized a national distribution agreement with United Refrigeration Inc., Philadelphia. United Refrigeration is a leading wholesale distributor of refrigeration, HVAC, and food retail products throughout North America.

Torad Presents Results of Spool Compressor Refrigerant Testing

Next step is to move the technology out of the lab and into the hands of development partners

July 13, 2016

Torad Engineering LLC presented test results at the Purdue Conferences for its 40-ton spool compressor prototype designed specifically for next-generation, ultra-low global warming potential (GWP), medium-pressure refrigerants.